# How to Set Print Area in MS Excel

> To set the print area in Excel, select the desired cells, go to the Page Layout tab, click Print Area, and choose Set Print Area. Next, navigate to the View tab and click Page Break Preview to see how the selected area will appear on the printed pages.

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Apps: Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Select the cells you want to print.
2. Go to the Page Layout tab, click on Print Area .
3. Select Set Print Area .
4. Navigate to the View tab and click on Page Break Preview.
5. You will see how the selected area will appear on printed pages.